The horse can be the ultimate travel companion, unveiling a different view and experience of the world. How do you pursue a passion while traveling around the world on a horseback? The Equestrian Adventuress – Krystal Kelly shares her crazy, horsey adventures, including a key ingredient in being able to complete the brutal Mongol Derby. In this fun and engaging episode, we speak about grit and determination, how traveling changes your mentality, and creating awareness for women empowerment.
- 07:00: Getting started on working with horses globally
- 11:05: Starting a riding club in a foreign country
- 17:00: Picking up horseback riding
- 21:05: A different travel style with horses
- 26:45: Conquering the Mongol Derby
- 37:00: Horses as travel companions
- 43:00: Building resilience through solo travel
- 47:15: Learning about yourself from challenges
- 52:15: Female empowerment through horseback riding
- 56:35: Creating awareness for males
- 1:01:45: Combining passion with business
- 1:10:45: Building small blocks to success
Key Quotes
Everyone in my family tried to tell me like get a real job. So I didn’t know that it was possible. I just knew that I couldn’t live without horses. And I knew I needed to work with horses because I loved them so much.
on identifying and acknowledging your passion
The young girl came up to me shyly one day, and she was like Krystal, I didn’t know, it was possible for women to ride horses or work with horses. Now I know it’s possible. And those words really meant something to me,
on the impact of creating awareness for younger females by example
I had that every single day of my life that I think you need to just take it and learn from it. And also remember to laugh at those challenges. It’s gonna make the most interesting story later,
on the challenges and misfortunes from traveling
You have to find the one thing you actually like, that’s your jam, you can make it work because you love it. The most important thing is you have to love it. Because if you don’t love it, you’re going to quit after a month or a year
on finding the right channles/projects for yourself
